Navigating My VA Benefits
2026-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
A hands-on workshop to help Veterans and their families understand and access VA benefits, including education, healthcare, and disability compensation.

Financial Capability Workshop (HYBRID)
2026-04-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
Topics Covered Include:
Budgeting & Spending Plans – For now and later Managing debt
Debt navigation & reduction Growing your savings – short term and long-term goals
The link can be found within the Eventbrite page linked below.

Home Preservation Course (On Zoom)
2026-04-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | MI
Our Home Preservation Course is a practical, hands-on class designed to help people residing in properties owned by the Land Bank buy and preserve them. The goal is to promote homeownership while showing residents how to protect, maintain, and sustain their property for the long term. Required by the Detroit Land Bank Authority, this course equips participants with essential knowledge on home maintenance, safety, budgeting for repairs, understanding property taxes, and navigating city resources. Participants learn how to identify minor issues before they become major repairs and develop a personalized home preservation plan before buying the home from DLBA.
This class will be fully remote on Zoom. You can find the link within the Eventbrite page linked below.

Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
Igniting entrepreneurial spirit & turning dreams into reality, this class offers the roadmap to success through innovation & creativity.

Our Entrepreneurship 101 class will help ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and make your business dreams a reality. This dynamic class provides the roadmap to understanding the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and empowerment to embark on a journey of innovation, creativity, and business success. Dinner will be provided for those who attend.

Community Air & Water Quality Meeting- Dearborn, MI
2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | 16301 Michigan Avenue, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, 48126, United States
The Thriving Communities Program is hosting a meeting for Dearborn residents to discuss local water and air quality.

Through the Thriving Communities Program, Foundation for Pops will be holding a meeting to discuss community air & water quality.
Why Water Quality Matters:

Contaminated drinking water can spread serious illnesses
Health risks include diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, and typhoid.
Knowing your water quality helps protect your family and improve community water sources.

Why Air Quality Matters:

Poor air quality affects people of all ages and health backgrounds
Linked to asthma, cancer, CPOD, heart disease, and hospitalization
Reducing exposure can improve long-term health & quality of life.

You will receive a water testing kit at this meeting to bring back for the following meeting on April 29th.
Each confirmed participant will receive snacks and a $25 Visa gift card. RSVP today as limited slots are available.

Entrepreneurship 102 Workshop
2026-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
Expand Your New Business Ideas

This advanced class builds on Entrepreneurship 101 with a focus on strategic planning. Learn how to secure funding and confidently scale your business.

Navigating My VA Benefits
2026-04-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
Access the Benefits You Earned

A hands-on workshop to help Veterans and their families understand and access VA benefits, including education, healthcare, and disability compensation.

Workforce Readiness Workshop
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
This workshop aims to improve soft skills, practice mock interviews, and help attendees with resumes and job applications.

Join our workshop to improve soft skills, practice mock interviews, and get help with resumes and job applications. Participants will also receive digital resume copies on a USB drive and access to professional attire.
This event will be held in person.

Community Air & Water Quality Meeting- Taylor, MI
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, 48180, United States
Overview

The Thriving Communities Program is hosting a meeting for Taylor residents to discuss local water and air quality.

Through the Thriving Communities Program, Foundation for Pops will be holding a meeting to discuss community air & water quality.
Why Water Quality Matters:

Contaminated drinking water can spread serious illnesses
Health risks include diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, and typhoid.
Knowing your water quality helps protect your family and improve community water sources.

Why Air Quality Matters:

Poor air quality affects people of all ages and health backgrounds
Linked to asthma, cancer, CPOD, heart disease, and hospitalization
Reducing exposure can improve long-term health & quality of life.

You will receive a water testing kit at this meeting to bring back for the following meeting on May 14th.
Each confirmed participant will receive light snacks and a $25 Visa gift card. RSVP today as limited slots are available.

Financial Capability Workshop (VIRTUAL ONLY)
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | MI
Join our course to gain confidence in making informed financial decisions, navigate economic challenges, and build a secure future.

Topics Covered Include
Budgeting & spending plans – For now and later
Managing debt – Debt navigation & reduction
Growing your savings – Short term and log term goals
****This course will be held virtually on Zoom****

Credit A to Z Workshop (HYBRID)
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd., Melvindale, MI, 48122, United States
Get ready to learn everything about credit from A to Z! Learn how to build, rebuild and leverage your credit to reach your financial goals!

Credit A-Z
Join us at Foundation for Pops or Online for a workshop all about credit! Whether you’re a credit newbie or a seasoned pro, this workshop has something for everyone. Learn about credit scores, credit reports, credit cards, and everything in between. Our credit expert will break down the complexities of credit in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your financial knowledge and take control of your credit. See you there! (Dinner provided for in person attendees)
